Lifestyle Assistant - Rockhampton

About the role

Mercy Community, a Catholic not-for-profit providing residential aged care and community aged care, is hiring a Lifestyle Assistant for its Bethany Residential Aged Care Facility in Rockhampton. This is a permanent full-time role based on site, with the aim of inspiring joy, creativity and meaningful experiences in the daily lives of residents.

Key responsibilities

• Get to know each resident and tailor activities to their unique skills, interests and goals
• Facilitate engaging group programs as well as personalised one-on-one activities
• Contribute to the design of monthly lifestyle calendars in partnership with the Facility Manager
• Record and review outcomes to continually improve the program's impact

Required profile

• Certificate III in Aged Care (with Lifestyle Program experience) OR Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle
• A current First Aid certificate
• Experience in a similar role; aged care experience highly regarded
• A Queensland Provisional Green or higher driver licence
• A passion for making every day meaningful for others

What we offer

• NFP salary packaging: salary package your living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per year
• Pay for the Queensland Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Card when needed, saving up to $156 if both are required
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities